State police investigating after man shot dead by officer during domestic disturbance

Illinois State Police were investigating after a 40-year-old man was shot and killed by a Nokomis police officer Friday during a domestic disturbance.

David L. Hicks was shot dead in the 100 block of Sherman Street at 7:07 p.m. following a call reporting a domestic disturbance at another address, according to a release from Illinois State Police on Monday.

Police were called to a home on Frederick Street, where a person told police Hicks had caused a disturbance before fleeing on foot, ISP said. Soon after, officers made contact with Hicks a few blocks away on Sherman Street.

"After making contact with Hicks, the officer perceived actions by Hicks which caused the officer to fear for his life," the release sated.